SHARP 1640LV MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The SHARP 1640LV is a high-precision manual lathe designed for versatility and durability, featuring a 16-inch swing over the bed and an 8.75-inch swing over the cross slide, allowing it to handle a wide range of workpiece sizes. It offers a 40-inch distance between centers and a robust 3.06-inch spindle bore, accommodating larger diameter stock with ease. The lathe is powered by a 7.5 horsepower motor, delivering variable spindle speeds from 20 to 2000 RPM through a digital variable speed (DVS) control for precise speed adjustment. The spindle utilizes a D1-8 camlock nose with front-end support by angular contact bearings and rear-end by roller bearings, ensuring optimal stability and accuracy during heavy cutting operations. The bed is cast from high-quality Meehanite iron, providing excellent rigidity and vibration damping, with hardened and ground bed slideways to resist wear and maintain parallelism with the spindle. Gear components are made from chrome moly alloy steel, hardened and ground for noise-free, long-lasting performance. The lathe supports both inch and metric threading, with a jog button on the headstock for easy spindle gear engagement. Additional features include a 5-inch tailstock travel with MT#4 taper, removable gap for increased swing capacity, and compatibility with 220V or 440V power supplies. This lathe is ideal for precision turning, heavy-duty cutting, and general workshop use, combining build quality, functional design, and ease of operation in a compact 16” x 40” format.